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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2015/2016
YEAR III/IV SEMESTER 1/II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BIT 2119:  MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS    

DATE:   AUGUST, 2016				        		 TIME:  2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:  	 Answer Question ONE and Any Other TWO Questions.

Question One – 30 Marks

a)	Explain the logic of building information systems in accordance with the organization’s 	hierarchical structure?	[5 marks]

b)	Describe information technology under  the following headings.

i.	Strategic weapon 
ii.	Survival tool		[8 marks]

c)	Explain how office automation system (OAS), functional area information system (FAIS) 	and decision support systems (DSS) can support multiple levels of the organization?		[12 marks]

d)	Describe five strategies that companies can use to achieve competitive advantage in their 	industries?	[5 marks]

Question Two – 20 Marks

Describe portions competitive forces model and explain how it helps companies improve their 
competitive position.	[20 marks]

Question Three – 20 Marks

a)	Describe the components of computer-based information systems.	[10 marks]

b)	Distinguish between MIS and DSS in an organization.	[10 marks]
Question Four – 20 Marks

Characterize each of the following systems as one or more of IT support systems.	

a)	A student registration system in a university 

b)	A system that advises physicians about which antibiotics to use for a particular infection.	

c)	A patient-admission system in a hospital 

d)	A system that provides a human resource manager with report regarding employee 	compensation by year or service.

e)	A robotic system that paints cars in a factory.	[20 marks]

Question Five – 20 Marks

Explain reasons why some information systems fail.	[20 marks]